How to add Hibernate in the Power menu from Windows 8

When we finish working on the computer or laptop and want to close it completely but keep the applications and documents open, the option Hibernate is the most indicated. It is good to know how to add the option Hibernate in the Power menu from Windows 8.

Many users Windows They are addicted option HibernationWith that, most likely, they have become accustomed since Windows XP. this saves documents si open applications on hard-disk and lock the computer, the user can then continue up where he left, without having to wait for the system to boot or to reopen applications and required documents.

In Windows 8, in mod defaultThe option Hibernate missing from Power menuIt just showing Sleep, Shut down si Restart

Power Options
Power Options

Although Sleep does roughly the same thing as Hibernate, there are some significant differences between these two, such as minimum battery consumption for Hibernate or the fact that when we use Sleep, applications and open files are saved in memory and no hard drive, and a power failure can lead to loss of data or other errors.

How do we add Hibernate in the Power menu from Windows 8

Open the menu Charms and click on the search icon (or use the key combination Windows + W), And type options in the field below Search.

Power Settings
Power Settings

Click on Power Options (First result displayed) and in the open window click Choose what the power button do.

Power Plans in Windows
Power Plans in Windows

Then click on Change settings that are currently unavailable.

How do we add Hibernate in the Power menu from Windows 8
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Sub Shutdown settings, Check Hibernate (Show in Power menu)

Add Hibernate in the Power Menu
Add Hibernate in the Power Menu

Click on Save Changes and that's it, the option Hibernate it will appear in the Power menu.

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Hibernate

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